Secondary School History
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CoffeeCat:
From my memory its Points inferred from sources + evidence. An extra inference might be needed to conclude your points if the question is broad (like the last or last 2 questions with more marks).carebear:
During my time in the 80's, just have to memorize and regurgitate, so easy in that sense. First time when i looked at my boy's sec1 history, i was lost for words. So for source based questions, answers should have the following:
Point
Inference
Evidence
Am I on the right track?
I thought it's like if the question is worth 4 or 5 marks or more, you need to give 2 inferences + 2 evidences? :lightrod: -
Mdm Koh:
Is the long man book for pure history or elective history? If so, are there any other books that are good elective history? THANKS
There is actually a pretty good History assessment book, which I use in my lessons and would recommend that all students buy, whether or not they intend to hire a tutor.meinteel:
Yes, there are history assessment and exam papers but they are pointless. History, unlike Maths or even English has no standard answers. Answer keys in these assessment are usually insufficient.
While difficult and more expensive, it makes more sense to hire a History tutor for your child. For one, they can mark the History essays & SBQs as well as explain to your child the many techniques.
What is the difference between narrating a point and elaborating & showing an example of a point? What is the difference between lifting a point and inferring from a point? How do I actually Elaboration, and evaluate a point?
It's a book by Longman and it's called Developing Skills for Modern World History by Lim Bee Ting. The reason for my recommendation is that the book teaches students how to answer SBQs and SEQs.
Many of my students told me that they have all the content, but when faced with exam questions, they don't know how to answer or where to start. Then they end up regurgitating all the info they learnt in class, which obviously, would not get them the marks.
The book is available at Popular, and last I checked, second-hand copies are also available at one of the stores selling old books at Bras Basah Complex.
Having said that, for students who are weaker in the subject (failing or getting only borderline passes), it's still better to get a tutor to guide them along, as the above forummer has said.
By the way, mods, this post is a positive review of a book, but don't delete ok? It's just an honest recommendation to parents based on my experience. Otherwise, the censorship policy is just :slapshead: I can let you check my IC. My name is not Lim Bee Ting. -
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do you provide tuition for history topics on scientific and political revolution?TUITION FOR COMBINED HUMANITIES / GEOGRAPHY / HISTORY
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'O' LEVEL COMBINED HUMANITIES - SS/HIST
How do i improve on my SBQ? My teacher advises me to do SBQ's step-by-step, so that if I get one portion wrong - for example the purpose of the source, I will still got some marks for inference, tone, etc. However, by doing the SBQ step-by-step, I waste time & I ALWAYS can't finish my paper in time. I really need to attain an A1 grade for combined humanities, please help! -
Practice practice and practice.
Inference, tone and reliability should be second nature. There arent many types to choose from! -
what are disciplinary concepts?
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Can someone pls share with me how the cover of the guide look like?Maybe a pic of the cover?
Thank you.skyjuice:
There is one. You can find it in Popular. Front cover is the same as the text but longer book. It's a good guide.prettycoolmom:
Hi... Anyone used Sec2 history book \"Singapore: Settlement to Nation, Pre 1819 to 1971\"? Is there any guide book for this just like companion guide the Living Past? Thanks in advance.
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[quote=\"LOLMum\"]
same cover same content and it goes topic by topic, comprehensive study notes, mind maps for all units, 5 challenging, practice exam papers and self test for practice and revision.
it is A-Star in history secondary 2 (spore from settlement to nation 1819-1971).
.[/quote]Excel99:
[/quote]Can someone pls share with me how the cover of the guide look like?Maybe a pic of the cover?
There is one. You can find it in Popular. Front cover is the same as the text but longer book. It's a good guide.
Thank you.skyjuice:
[quote=\"prettycoolmom\"]Hi... Anyone used Sec2 history book \"Singapore: Settlement to Nation, Pre 1819 to 1971\"? Is there any guide book for this just like companion guide the Living Past? Thanks in advance.
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